PARIS, FRANCE — The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, and many American athletes will compete over the next few weeks for gold, silver, and bronze medals.
Here’s a look at how the United States is faring in the medal count so far compared to other countries:
- United States - 20 medals - 3 gold - 8 silver - 9 bronze
- France - 16 medals - 5 gold - 8 silver - 3 bronze
- China - 14 medals - 6 gold - 6 silver - 2 bronze
- Japan - 12 medals - 6 gold - 2 silver - 4 bronze
- Great Britain - 11 medals - 3 gold - 5 silver - 3 bronze
- South Korea - 10 medals - 5 gold - 3 silver - 2 bronze
- Australia - 9 medals - 5 gold - 4 silver
- Italy - 8 medals - 2 gold - 3 silver - 3 bronze
- Canada - 8 medals - 2 gold - 3 Silver - 3 bronze
- Hong Kong - 3 medals - 2 gold - 1 bronze
The United States continues to lead in the overall medal count but did not add a gold medal on Monday. However, the U.S. Men's gymnastics team did claim a bronze medal in the team event. It was the first time in 16 years that the American men were on the medal stand.
U.S. Men's Gymnastic claimed a medal for the first time in 16 years at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Notable gold medals for the USA include the Men’s 4x100-meter freestyle in swimming featuring Caeleb Dressel, Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, and Hunter Armstrong, Lee Keifer’s gold medal performance in fencing, and Torri Huske winning the gold in the Women’s 100m butterfly.
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